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Noun: neutron  'n(y)oo,trón
  1. An elementary particle with 0 charge and mass about equal to a proton; enters into the structure of the atomic nucleus
    "Neutrons play a crucial role in nuclear fission reactions"

Derived forms: neutrons

Type of: nucleon

Encyclopedia: Neutron, thermal